This document is the user manual for PATHpilot Pro 2.0 by Lenovo Group's Server Storage Division. The software is designed to manage multiple data paths between the host operating system and logical devices in a RAID storage system. It ensures reliability through fault detection, automatic failover, and I/O rerouting. It supports clustering on Windows operating systems and fault-tolerant RAID systems with consistent cache mirroring architecture.
PATHpilot Pro 2.0 is a software tool that manages multiple data paths between host operating systems and RAID storage devices, providing path monitoring, automatic failover, and manual path switching. It runs on Windows, Linux, and Solaris servers and is designed to reduce data loss risk by automatically rerouting traffic when a path fails.
The manual covers installation on each supported OS, configuration of primary and secondary paths, failover and failback procedures, event logging, and uninstallation steps. It also includes troubleshooting tips for common HBA issues and detailed event‑log descriptions. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Maximum paths per logical disk | 32 (1 active + up to 31 secondary) |
|---|---|
| Supported operating systems | Windows, Linux, Solaris |
| Tested HBA brand | QLogic |
| Supported HBA model | QLogic QLA2200 FC HBA |
Open the Start menu, go to Programs, select PATHpilot, and run the uninstaller, or use Control Panel → Add/Remove Programs.
Restart the system, enter the QLogic FastUtil configuration tool with Ctrl+Q, and set the Connection Mode parameter to 0 (loop only).
PATHpilot Pro can manage up to 32 paths per logical disk, including one active path and up to 31 secondary paths.